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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

buttress

/ˈbʌtrɛs/ noun · British & US
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What does buttress mean?

noun

A structure built against a wall to support it, or a person or thing that supports or upholds something. A buttress can also be a support or reinforcement, especially in a figurative sense.

Example

"The architect designed a buttress to hold up the crumbling wall of the ancient castle."

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